tuck in

Phrasal Verb BritishAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Casual
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Meaning: To put a child to bed; to start eating heartily

给孩子盖好被子;大吃特吃
Arropar a un niño; empezar a comer con ganas
(子供を)寝かしつける;(食事を)たっぷり食べる
(아이를) 재우다; (음식을) 맛있게 먹다

To settle a child in bed comfortably, or to eat food with enthusiasm.

把孩子舒舒服服地安顿到床上。或者指热情洋溢地开始吃饭。这是常见的英式英语表达。
Acomodar a un niño en la cama cómodamente. También significa empezar a comer con entusiasmo. Es una expresión común en inglés británico.
子供を布団に入れて快適に寝かせること。または、おいしそうに勢いよく食べ始めること。イギリス英語でよく使われる表現。
아이를 이불 속에 편하게 눕혀 재우거나, 음식을 맛있게 먹기 시작하는 것을 뜻한다.
Base verb: tuck
Particle: in
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. I'll tuck the kids in.
    我去给孩子们盖被子
    Voy a arropar a los niños
    私が子供たちを寝かしつけるね
    내가 아이들 재울게.
  2. Tuck in, everyone!
    大家开动吧!尽管吃!
    ¡A comer todos!
    さあ、みんなたくさん食べて!
    자, 다들 많이 먹어!
  3. She tucked him in and kissed him goodnight.
    她给他盖好被子,亲吻他道晚安
    Ella le arropó y le dio un beso de buenas noches
    彼女は彼を布団に入れて、おやすみのキスをした
    그녀는 그를 이불 속에 넣어주고 잘 자라고 뽀뽀했다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: bedtime, eating

Tone: warm

✓ Do Say

  • Tuck in!
    开动吧!
    ¡A comer!
    たくさん食べて!
    많이 먹어!

Origin & History

From tucking blankets in around someone.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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